Hi there,
The G510 is a budget phone with some really good things going for it, such as screen size, dual-core CPU and a half-decent battery. What the Phone lacks is RAM.
I've had to admit that this thing can't play some games. However, that doesn't mean I leave it at that. I suggest getting the most out of this thing. So here we go...
1. Keep the UI simple, friendly and minimalistic using Smart Launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree
2. One of the best anti-malware apps? Download TrustGo Antivirus & Mobile Security
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustgo.mobile.security
3. Want to know the Battery level as a percentage? Download Battery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.macropinch.pearl
4. How about keeping things clean? Clean Master
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.mguard
5. Update that Chrome browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome
6. AirDroid offers good WiFi file transfers, amongst a whole lot more
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid
7. ES File Explorer File Manager is an old favorite
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
Now lets disable some of that bloat!
1. If you've installed the above and are now a happy user of Smart Launcher, go Settings menu > Android Settings > Manage apps > ALL >>>
* This is my preference. What I don't use. Adjust to suite your own needs. Use Google+ instead of Facebook? Use both?
- 2D Home ; Force stop, Clear data
- Android Live Wallpapers ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Browser ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Bubbles ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Facebook (browser based) ; Force stop, Clear data, Uninstall
- Face Unlock ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google Play Books ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google Play Magazines ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google Play Movies ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google Play Music ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google+ ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Home screen tips ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Huawei Input Method ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Huawei Unlock ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- HwIME (all of em') ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Magic Smoke Wallpapers ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Me Widget ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Music Visualization Wallpaper ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Phase Beam ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Picasa Uploader ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Talk (Hangouts) ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
2. Clear cache
3. Restart phone
RAM Boost?
The safest, lightest and easiest RAM Booster is already on your phone. Hold down the Home button for a few seconds and the recent apps list populates. Selecting the sweeper at the bottom, you may be able to free up some RAM. Won't close everything like a task killer, leave it up to the system to manage that.
Tested G510 Games:
A selection, mostly from Google Play's 'Top Free in Games'. I'm not testing every game.
GOOD
Air Control Lite {v3.40}
Angry Birds {v3.3.0} [787.4 J]
Candy Crush Saga {v1.18.0}
Castle Clash {v1.2.19} - This game is addictive!
Clash of Clans {v5.2.11}
Dumb Ways to Die {v1.4.1} [838.1 J]
Flow Free {2.4}
Fruit Ninja Free {v1.8.8}
Hill Climb Racing {v1.11.0} [714.9 J]
Plants vs. Zombies 2 {v1.5.252752}
Real Racing 3 {v1.4.0}
The Simpsons: Tapped Out {v4.5.1} - On replay, had to restart phone to be able to play (crashed)
Solitaire {v2.2.4}
Subway Surfers {1.15.0}
Temple Run 2 {v1.5}
Turbo Racing League {v1.04.1}
POOR
Deer Hunter 2013 {v1.0.4} - Runs a bit sluggish
Despicable Me (Minion Rush) {v1.3.0} - Runs passably, although sluggish. Long load times
Pitfall! {v1.2.323.3740} - Slides with temporarial motion! Wow!
FAIL
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Castle Clash vs Clash of Clans: At the moment, I prefer Castle Clash.
Battery usage testing (Witchcraft):
This battery testing only gives indication. Don't take the numbers too seriously.
Proposed Method:
1. PowerTutor (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.umich.PowerTutor)
* Wi-Fi is On
* Bluetooth is Off
* Brightness is 100%
* Auto-rotate screen is Off
* Sleep is 30 minutes
* Media Volume is 0%
* GPS is On (All Location services options are On)
2. Charged to at least 50% and PowerTutor's Profiler has been started
3. Launch and play the test game for 10 minutes. Google 'Timer', set to 10min and start the timer at the same time as you launch the game.
4. Exit the game using the Back key or Home key, if the Back key does not perform
5. Record the joule reading for the application, found within PowerTutor's Application View.
Wakelock Detector: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uzumapps.wakelockdetector
The G510 is a budget phone with some really good things going for it, such as screen size, dual-core CPU and a half-decent battery. What the Phone lacks is RAM.
I've had to admit that this thing can't play some games. However, that doesn't mean I leave it at that. I suggest getting the most out of this thing. So here we go...
1. Keep the UI simple, friendly and minimalistic using Smart Launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree
2. One of the best anti-malware apps? Download TrustGo Antivirus & Mobile Security
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trustgo.mobile.security
3. Want to know the Battery level as a percentage? Download Battery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.macropinch.pearl
4. How about keeping things clean? Clean Master
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.mguard
5. Update that Chrome browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome
6. AirDroid offers good WiFi file transfers, amongst a whole lot more
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid
7. ES File Explorer File Manager is an old favorite
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
Now lets disable some of that bloat!
1. If you've installed the above and are now a happy user of Smart Launcher, go Settings menu > Android Settings > Manage apps > ALL >>>
* This is my preference. What I don't use. Adjust to suite your own needs. Use Google+ instead of Facebook? Use both?
- 2D Home ; Force stop, Clear data
- Android Live Wallpapers ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Browser ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Bubbles ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Facebook (browser based) ; Force stop, Clear data, Uninstall
- Face Unlock ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google Play Books ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google Play Magazines ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google Play Movies ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google Play Music ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Google+ ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Home screen tips ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Huawei Input Method ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Huawei Unlock ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- HwIME (all of em') ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Magic Smoke Wallpapers ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Me Widget ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Music Visualization Wallpaper ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Phase Beam ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Picasa Uploader ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
- Talk (Hangouts) ; Force stop, Clear data, Disable
2. Clear cache
3. Restart phone
RAM Boost?
The safest, lightest and easiest RAM Booster is already on your phone. Hold down the Home button for a few seconds and the recent apps list populates. Selecting the sweeper at the bottom, you may be able to free up some RAM. Won't close everything like a task killer, leave it up to the system to manage that.
Tested G510 Games:
A selection, mostly from Google Play's 'Top Free in Games'. I'm not testing every game.
GOOD
Air Control Lite {v3.40}
Angry Birds {v3.3.0} [787.4 J]
Candy Crush Saga {v1.18.0}
Castle Clash {v1.2.19} - This game is addictive!
Clash of Clans {v5.2.11}
Dumb Ways to Die {v1.4.1} [838.1 J]
Flow Free {2.4}
Fruit Ninja Free {v1.8.8}
Hill Climb Racing {v1.11.0} [714.9 J]
Plants vs. Zombies 2 {v1.5.252752}
Real Racing 3 {v1.4.0}
The Simpsons: Tapped Out {v4.5.1} - On replay, had to restart phone to be able to play (crashed)
Solitaire {v2.2.4}
Subway Surfers {1.15.0}
Temple Run 2 {v1.5}
Turbo Racing League {v1.04.1}
POOR
Deer Hunter 2013 {v1.0.4} - Runs a bit sluggish
Despicable Me (Minion Rush) {v1.3.0} - Runs passably, although sluggish. Long load times
Pitfall! {v1.2.323.3740} - Slides with temporarial motion! Wow!
FAIL
-
Castle Clash vs Clash of Clans: At the moment, I prefer Castle Clash.
Battery usage testing (Witchcraft):
This battery testing only gives indication. Don't take the numbers too seriously.
Proposed Method:
1. PowerTutor (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.umich.PowerTutor)
* Wi-Fi is On
* Bluetooth is Off
* Brightness is 100%
* Auto-rotate screen is Off
* Sleep is 30 minutes
* Media Volume is 0%
* GPS is On (All Location services options are On)
2. Charged to at least 50% and PowerTutor's Profiler has been started
3. Launch and play the test game for 10 minutes. Google 'Timer', set to 10min and start the timer at the same time as you launch the game.
4. Exit the game using the Back key or Home key, if the Back key does not perform
5. Record the joule reading for the application, found within PowerTutor's Application View.
Wakelock Detector: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uzumapps.wakelockdetector
